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bentonite Etymology: Fort Benton, Montana colloidal, hydrated aluminum silicate that, when added to water, swells to approximately 12 times its dry size. It is used as a bulk laxative and as a base for skin care preparations. Also called mineral soap. bentonite a naturally occurring pure clay capable of absorbing much moisture and swelling considerably. Used as a compacting and dispersing agent in the manufacture of fodder pellets and cat litter. Chemically and nutritionally inert. bentonite flocculation test a superseded test for hydatidosis in humans. sodium bentonite used as a binder in pellet manufacture. A refined form of clay. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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[check] Use a combination of western and southern bentonites. clays were bentonites, two were montmorillonites, and one was a phosphatic clay--a scrap residue of Florida's phosphate-mining industry. Other materials commonly used in clay polymer nanocomposites such as montmorrilonites and other bentonites have plate sizes in the range of 0. |
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